Which of the Following Is NOT a Fundamental Assumption of Conversation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental assumption of conversation analysis?

• A)conversation is a socially structured activity
• B)conversations include established rules of behavior
• C)the same utterance should have the same meaning in a different context
• D)pauses in conversation are as important as the words in a conversation
• E)non-verbal elements of a conversation are an important element..

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Definitions:

Social Dominance

The concept that some individuals or groups hold a higher status within a social hierarchy, often exerting power or influence over others.

System Justification

A theory suggesting that people have a tendency to defend, uphold, and rationalize the status quo, even when it is detrimental to their own interest.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and prioritize one's own group over others in various contexts, often leading to prejudice against outgroups.

Cultural Worldview

Human-constructed shared symbolic conceptions of reality that imbue life with meaning, order, and permanence.